Example sentences for: shinto

How can you use “shinto” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

  • The building to the right of the main hall is the Asakusa Jinja, a Shinto shrine dedicated to the three legendary founders — the Sanja — of Sensoji.

  • Oftentimes, these polar opposites come together: Ise-Shima, the most sacred of all sanctuaries of Shinto (Japan’s ancient, nature-worshipping indigenous religion) reinforces Japan’s profoundly intimate links with the Sun Goddess and her grandson, the God of the Earth.

  • This ancient sport originated more than 15 centuries ago in Shinto ceremonies.

  • In return for a donation to the shrine, the shrine maidens (miko), dressed in the typically Shinto outfit of bright-red pleated skirts with white blouses, will perform one of the dances.

  • This is a special style of Shinto architecture that is prohibited from being used at other shrines.


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